About MAPLX
Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund, Inc. Advantage Portfolio Class L is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation. The fund primarily invests in established, large-cap companies that exhibit strong brand recognition, sustainable competitive advantages, high return on capital, and robust balance sheets. Its portfolio is constructed through a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach, with a focus on both growth and value opportunities across diversified sectors. Notably, the portfolio displays a significant orientation toward technology and consumer-focused companies, with top holdings including names like Cloudflare, Snowflake, Shopify, DoorDash, and Uber Technologies. The fund benchmarks its performance against the Russell 1000 Growth and S&P 500 indices, aiming to outperform through selective stock picking and risk-adjusted growth. Additionally, the fund considers environmental and social responsibility in its investment process, targeting companies that demonstrate responsible business practices. With a relatively concentrated portfolio—over 60% allocated to its top 10 holdings—and an expense ratio of 0.99%, the fund offers exposure to U.S. large-cap growth equities, playing a prominent role for investors seeking access to leading innovative and socially conscious corporations in the equity market.
Fund Family Morgan Stanley
Category Multi-Cap Growth
Performance Rating Low
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol MAPLX
Share Class Class L
Index Russell 1000 Growth TR
MAPLX had a total return of -6.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 11.19%.
